OK, I need some opinions. (First a bit of background.) I have some 5 gallon test batches ready for secondary fermentation. I have only 6.5 gallon carboys.
As you can see, i will have a lot of headspace with no extra wine to "top off" with.
But, I have access to plenty of Argon gas and a regulator with a flow meter so i can apply VERY slowly.
Instead of "topping off" my carboys, can i apply a good thick blanket of argon? Then apply the vapor lock as per normal.
Thoughts?
-Wayne
I use glass marbles to take up space in the bottom.
Shane
I'm missing something here. How do you insert the crevice tool if the balloon is covering the mouth of the bottle.
Why is argon better the CO2?
Why not give the carboy a shot of CO2 inserting an the air stop you use for oxygen through the shaft of the airlock. Any oxygen should escape up the shaft. Afterwards you just insert the airlock cup and put the top on the airlock.
Dick
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